GRE Word List

JUXTAPOSE

to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)

The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).

Random words

WordMeaning
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
heedto pay attention
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger